Description
SMSL PL200 MKII CD Player
Rating: 8.2/10
Price: US$599(September, 2026)
https://tinyurl.com/bddmf9p8
https://www.smsl-audio.com/portal/product/detail/id/948.html
Sound Stage: 8
Stereo Image: 8
Highs: 8
Midrange: 8
Bass: 7
Build Quality: 9
Features: 9
Noise Control: 9
Design: 8
Price: 8
Pros: Many Features, Good Quality Drive.
Cons: Can Get Bright with Some Music.
*All ratings consider price, features, and sound quality. Product sample provided for review.
1-10 Rating System
(10 Next Level, 9 Exceptional, 8 Very Good, 7 Solid, 6 Above Average, 5 Average, 4 Below Average, 3 Flawed, 2 Bad, 1 Trash)
Music by Grace Mahya
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*Associated Components*
SMSL PL200 MKII: https://amzn.to/4wtXRPa
Garlubidor Focus Speaker: https://youtu.be/aS2fKpq68Iw
Viborg VS901 HiFi Speaker Cable: https://amzn.to/4gjGOum
Garlubidor Divinity DAC: https://youtu.be/YyH6eBZTxU4
Stack Audio Auva Isolation: https://youtu.be/OtN8raFYoPY
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Muzishare X30 Tube Amp: https://amzn.to/4yzCqyK
Pioneer TAD S-1EX Speaker: https://youtu.be/k-Sw4qjz6wg
Sony HAP-Z1ES: https://ebay.us/zqQRFU (out of production)
Accuphase E-4000: https://youtu.be/wg7UFZaBSLA
JBL L100 Classic 75th AE Speaker: https://youtu.be/h5k9sUd31iU
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Sony MDR-7506 https://amzn.to/2wAkk54 or
Yamaha HS5 Monitor Speakers: https://amzn.to/4j1FgVs
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Video Timeline
0:00 Review
13:17 Sound Sample
0:00 Introduction and build
1:06 Features and settings
3:11 Series comparison
5:14 Listening and performance
7:04 Technical capabilities
9:22 Clocking and final verdict
12:38 Sound sample demonstration